Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical (Full-Time/Nights)

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Techs (PCTs) provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff and are responsible for supporting an excellent patient healthcare experience. The position assists patients with daily care and activities, collects and reports patient data, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, and performs technical procedures safely and proficiently. PCTs maintain a clean and safe patient environment, document care accurately, and collaborate with nursing staff to adapt care to patient needs, preferences, and cultural or religious beliefs. The posting describes a full-time day position at Texas Health Dallas, with three 12-hour shifts per week totaling 36 hours. Rotating weekend and holiday work is required. Training during the first week of hire takes place at the corporate office in Arlington, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Upon hire, one qualifying credential or background is required: Texas CNA or PCT training through NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT certification; military medic or medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active, approved certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is required within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to attend training at the corporate office in Arlington, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the first week of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff and according to the plan of care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, and changing linens.
Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Provide and revise daily activities based on patient and family preferences.
Perform technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
Enter orders into a computer or manual system when applicable and document accurately and appropriately.
Collaborate with nursing staff to adapt care to the patient population and incorporate cultural or religious needs and beliefs.
Anticipate and address patient, family, and visitor needs, and round as appropriate.
Transfer or transport patients when needed.